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Volkswagen India shared an image on its social channels that read: "Night is here. Night brings power. Are you ready?" Now, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what they're hinting at, does it? The meanest hatch in the Polo line-up looks all set to launch soon. The GTI is right around the corner, folks!
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Volkswagen sparked off the 'hot hatch' segment with the GT twins, back in 2013. A full three years later, it is bringing the big boy to the party. Ever since Fiat brought in a desi version of the Abarth Punto, rumour mills have gone into overdrive about the Polo GTI making an appearance to claim the hot hatch crown. Volkswagen <a href="https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/volkswagen-showcases-polo-gti-at-the-indian-auto-expo-17741.htm" target="_blank">officially showcased the GTI at the Auto Expo</a> held in Delhi earlier this year and hinted at a launch around the festive season. True to its word, fast forward to November -- it's on its way here.
<img title="Volkswagen Polo GTI" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/nov/volkswagen-polo-gti-3.jpg" alt="Volkswagen Polo GTI" />
The GTI's party piece is its 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol motor that dishes out a healthy 190 horses. Since India is likely to get just the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, torque will be limited to 250Nm. For the record, manual variants get a healthy 320Nm, but the 0-100kmph sprint time remains identical, irrespective of transmission options, at 6.7 seconds. Big engine plus small car has always translated into big speed and big grins; this one promises to be no different. If the 235kmph top whack doesn't get you grinning, we aren't sure what will.
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The hatch will be offered as a three-door only, to distinguish it from the array of standard Polos masquerading as the real deal. GTI-specific design details include a honeycomb grille with red accents that flows into the headlamps, a different set of bumpers, larger wheels (the big 18-inchers might be swapped for an India-friendly set of 16s) and a spoiler too. The insides carry a similar layout, but get a different flat-bottom steering with paddle shifters, and GTI-specific upholstery over the standard fare that include goodies like climate control and a touchscreen audio system.
The Volkswagen Polo GTI isn't going to be friendly on the wallet. It will be offered in a single trim level, with a sticker price that hovers around the Rs 20 lakh mark. Launch is expected in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned for updates.
Recommended Read: <a href="https://www.cardekho.com/road-test/fiat-abarth-punto-vs-polo-gt-tsi-comparison-review-353.htm" target="_blank">Fiat Punto Abarth vs Volkswagen GT TSI : Comparison Review</a>
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